Are we about to witness the greatest week in the history of the LOI? We certainly won't be viewing it on the national broadcaster anyway, but Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers get the big game treatment on this week's Between the Stripes. 

It's a fiery BTS Hotline this week with Treaty United and Tommy Barrett coming in for plenty of flak from contributers after the Limerick men's 7-0 hammering at home to Dundalk. 

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Two League of Ireland sides are just one step away from the Europa Conference League group stages, so we’ve called in the experts.

Peter Cinnamond of the Kicking Match Irish League Podcast gives us the view from Belfast ahead of Shelbourne v Linfield II, while Kevin Fernandes from Long Ball Futebol breaks down what Shamrock Rovers can expect when they head to the Azores to face Santa Clara.

Kieran & Gary also look back on the FAI Cup last 16, including an unlucky night for Longford in Tallaght. No BTS kebab review this week, but there’s chat about McDonald’s Arch Burger and spicy nuggets—plus plenty more serious (and not-so-serious) business on another bumper pod.

Gary Reilly is in flying form on this week’s show, letting loose on a few topics – including the worrying surge in yellow and red cards across the LOI this season.

Kieran’s mood is less upbeat following Shelbourne’s gut-wrenching European exit, while the lads dig into the reported rift between Jack Byrne and Stephen Bradley.

We break down all the latest action from the Premier and First Divisions, and the BTS Predictions League heats up with the last 16 of the FAI Cup.

Plus, the BTS Hotline delivers plenty of lively listener input.

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Red Reign in Rijeka🔴

Kieran & Gary are back with almost-instant reaction to Shelbourne’s massive win away to Rijeka — one of the best Irish results in Europe? The lads break it all down and chat about where it ranks among the great Irish club results.

There’s also post-match audio from Joey O’Brien, plus a look ahead to Rovers’ trip to Kosovo and Besiktas visiting Dublin to take on St Pat’s.

And in a bit of a fiery debate, the lads discuss Stephen Bradley’s comments on the length of the LOI season and whether First Division clubs really hold too much sway.

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We kick off this week’s show by addressing the disgraceful scenes of violence in Derry on Friday. On the pitch, Cork City’s decline comes under the microscope after last week’s dramatic live TV clash with a resurgent Sligo Rovers.

Old friend of the pod, Enda Curran, drops by to chat about his return to Salthill Devon and the looming FAI Cup showdown with Galway. The former LOI striker also weighs in on the great summer vs winter football debate.

There’s plenty more too – from the latest European action and First Division updates to the BTS Hotline and the always-competitive Predictions League!

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After breaking a 630+ day goal drought in the FAI Cup, Longford Town forward Dean George joins us for an honest and emotional chat. But this isn’t just about a long-awaited goal — it's a raw look at life in the First Division: battling injuries, mental struggles, and moments where walking away felt easier than carrying on. A powerful insight into the realities of part-time football.

Elsewhere, Kieran and Gary review the FAI Cup weekend and look ahead to the return of league action and the latest European ties.

We've got an exclusive for you on this week's show as Athlone Town's new chairman Nick Giannotti speaks for the first time since taking up his position at the Midlands club. The American business man also aquired a 50% share in Larne just last week while he is also a minority shareholder with Plymouth. 

It's FAI Cup second round weekend, we shine the spotlight on one of the non-league teams taking part as Castlebar Celtic's manager Stevie Gavin joins us to look ahead to a reunion with his old team from his playing days, Longford Town. 

Kieran & Gary react to last week's results and stories, in particular, the incident involving Cork City fans post-match at the RSC and Derry City's slip up in the title race away to Sligo Rovers. 

As ever, we've got all the latest First Division goss as well as a reflection on Shels & Pat's European results and the upcoming second-leg ties. 

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You've been asking for longer pods so here you go! Enjoy 2 hours and 6 minutes of the finest LOI chat as we put together a reunion that makes Oasis look small fry. Jon Brier is back to preview the start of the LOI's European adventures. 

Meanwhile, Dylan Connolly, the only Irishman to feature at this year's FIFA Club World Cup also joins us to discuss his American adventure and his LOI/LSL background. 

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Was Drogheda United's June the "worst month in history"? Is Douglas James-Taylor the final piece that was missing from the Dalymount Park jigsaw? 

Alan Cawley joins us to answer these key questions and more. 

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The lads react to Damien Duff's stunning LOI departure before breaking down a busy double game weekend across both divisions. 

Treaty United manager Tommy Barrett gives his thoughts on Duffer's departure and his teams strong showing so far this season. 

Cork City fans v Dermot Usher also discussed while we've got the BTS Hotline & predictions league too! Sponsored by QUINNAV.IE